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QMAX vs JHGA

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing QMAX and JHGA. JHGA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year and JHGA offers the higher at 16.95%.
Lower fee
JHGA 0.4% p.a.
Higher yield
JHGA 16.95%
Larger fund
QMAX $33m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric QMAX
BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF
JHGA
JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Tracks index
Categories
Intl, Dividend, Tech, US, Active
Intl, Dividend, Active
Listed since
Fund size (AUM)
$33m
$7m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.68%
0.4%
Dividend yield
16.95%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
Tax drag 5.42%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
7.9%
net
3-year return
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
Sharpe ratio (5y)
Sharpe ratio (10y)
Bid/ask spread

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

QMAX BetaShares Nasdaq 100 Yield Maximiser Complex ETF
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.55%.
JHGA JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income (Hedged) Complex ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • High 16.95% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QMAX vs JHGA?

QMAX and JHGA are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. JHGA carries the lower management fee (0.4%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QMAX vs JHGA?

JHGA has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus QMAX 0.68%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

JHGA pays the higher at 16.95%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QMAX is the larger fund by assets ($33m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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